I'm learning that most grant-making organizations operate on cycles and that the cycles for this year have closed. So I will wait until spring. I am also learning that most Maine grant-making organizations give out 5 to 10 thousand of $$. I am trying to buy a 100kw generator and transfer switch and have it installed. I may need $75,000 or more. Even the Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation has a max of $50k and their next cycle is in spring. I may need to go to more than one foundation. I have also learned that some of the really big foundations don't even have an application process, they find you. Jeff Bezo just gave $1.25 million to a food pantry in NH but there is no way to ask him for money, you have to come to his attention. The same with his ex-wife who is giving away billions (with a B). So if anyone has any connections to Jeff Bezos or Mackenzie Scott please let me know. I'd be happy if someone would whisper in the ear of Stephen King. His foundation wants to do smaller grants but will go up to $50k for a special situation.